Although streaming services like Netflix were once a way to cut the cord and save money on cable, the rising cost of these services is finally brining us back full circle. With the news that Disney+, Hulu, and HBO will be creating a streaming service bundle later this year, it's pretty clear that we are heading on back to the era of bundled services.
DirecTV Stream is a service that offers a mix of live TV and online streaming options that lets you bundle multiple options into a single package. It's a great way to get access to live sports and many of the classic cable channels many of us had access to before streaming. Although they aren't offering a Memorial Day sale, you can currently get DirecTV stream packages for $30 less for 3 months during their national streaming day sale. You can also get access to the 5-day free trial for any of the available packages.
Note: This offer ends on Tuesday, May 21.
What Packages Are Available With the Discount?
There are currently 3 different DirecTV Stream packages available and all of them are eligible for the current $30 off promotion. There's the Entertainment Package, the Choice Package, and the Ultimate Package. Each of these is also availble for a free trial, so you should be able to test out the service before deciding if it's right for you. You can check out each offer below where we've included the discount pricing for the first 3 months of each service.
Which Package Is Best for Live Sports?
All three of the DirecTV packages offer some sort of live sports streaming options, but if you are hoping to get access to more than just ESPN and local channels, then you'll likely want to opt for the Choice Package. This includes the ACC Network, Big Ten Network, MLB Network, NBA TV, the SEC Network, and more. You also get access to regional sports networks at no extra cost.
DVR Storage Options are Included for All Packages
For all three packagaes DirecTV Stream offers you get access to unlimited cloud DVR storage. That means you can include any games you might not be able to watch and streaming them at a later date. This is an especially helpful feature if you're hoping to watch two games that are happening live at the same time.
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